CVE-2019-17213: The WebARX plugin 1.3.0 for WordPress has unauthenticated stored XSS via the URI or the X-Forwarded-For HTTP h

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MEDIUM 6.1DOWNGRADE

CVE-2019-17213 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.1) affecting webarx. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The WebARX plugin 1.3.0 for WordPress has unauthenticated stored XSS via the URI or the X-Forwarded-For HTTP header.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.1 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	1.2% (top 33%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2019-10-06
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: webarxsecurity

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2019-10-06 14:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 02:23 UTCUpdated Record last modified

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Affected: 1.3.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.3.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy webarx || rpm -q webarx || webarx --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.3.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison webarx sudo apt install webarx=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.3.0> sudo apt-mark hold webarx

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list webarx sudo dnf downgrade webarx-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.3.0> sudo dnf versionlock add webarx

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2019-17213?

webarx: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2019-17213 being exploited?

CVE-2019-17213 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2019-17213 affect?

CVE-2019-17213 affects webarx. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.1). The WebARX plugin 1.3.0 for WordPress has unauthenticated stored XSS via the URI or the X-Forwarded-For HTTP header.

How urgent is CVE-2019-17213?

Priority 43/100. Public exploit reference

Software pages

WordPress vulnerabilities

Related CVEs

CVE-2019-17214 HIGH 7.5 DOWNGRADE The WebARX plugin 1.3.0 for WordPress allows firewall bypass by appending &cc=1 to a URI.

References

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